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Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

I haven’t been shooting as much recently, but when I do I always try to bring my best.

Anastasia and I really nailed a lot of the looks I was going for

#blackandwhite #bwportrait #bra #bw #igdaily

September 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

From a session a couple years ago with an amazing dancer.

If only I could do a headstand that well ...

#blackandwhite #bw #acrobat #legs

A black and white image of a woman doing a headstand with a lot of negative space

A black and white portrait of a woman doing a headstand with her legs outstretched

August 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

The other week with @heathermoni.bsky.social in a creek. I haven’t properly shot outdoors in way too long.

Of course, it’s our first time shooting even though she is set to retire this year! Glad I finally got to collaborate with the legend.

#portrait #dress #sunlight #brenizer

A woman wearing a yellow gown, with a ray of sun kissing her face.

August 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

And the final one … because the color of her eyes and how it matched the clothing and background

July 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

One of these images actually was on the cover of shots magazine …

#magazinecover #montage #blackandwhite

July 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Reviewing some old photos today … and finding some new gems

With CJ, whom no longer models

#blackandwhite #legs

July 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Some photos of Eleanor Rose. She was a wonderful model.

#portrait #blackandwhite #naturtallighting #california #portraitphotography #bnw #goldenhour

Woman perched on rock edge, flowing fabric dress, surrounded by weathered boulders and fallen logs. Black and white, more intimate angle, water visible between the rocks.

Woman in white dress standing among massive boulders with a peace sign carved into the rock behind her. Black and white photo, dramatic lighting through what looks like a canyon or cave opening.

Woman sitting on a boulder in light fabric, legs crossed. Peace sign visible on rocks in background. Black and white with strong contrast between light and shadows.

Close-up portrait, curly hair catching golden light, hand reaching toward camera. Film photography look with warm tones, soft forest background out of focus.

June 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

There are new baggage scanners at the airport. After I went through security, the agent told me that the lead bag I used for my film won't protect it from the new scanners.

Always hand check your film folks.

Lesson learned; but they still came out beautiful ....

#blackandwhite #portrait #grain

June 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Been on a bit of a noir kick recently ...

#noir #bw #bwnude #artistic #blackandwhite

June 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Revisiting some of my old work and trying to give it a newer spin. This was from the very first time I worked with a model at a workshop run by David Birdsong (RIP)

#model #noir #blackandwhite #nude #thisisnotsexuallyexplicit

May 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

When the #infrared just hits right ...

#highkey #infraredportrait #thisisnotsexuallyexplicit #ir

May 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

“In a world without color, the shape of hope still blooms.”

I scanned this #tulip image on a really crappy scanner. I want to find the original negative, but I have so many negatives to sort through.

I should have organized them better.

#FilmPhotography #Bwflower #TulipTales

April 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

With the amazing @siennahayes.bsky.social oh so long ago ... 2015 I think?

A new take in #blackandwhite

#bwportrait #blackandwhiteportrait #noir #noirportrait

April 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

About a month ago, I had the pleasure of spending a little bit of time in the #swissalps.

#blackandwhite #mountains #snow

April 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

And the next installation "Of Love Lost Remembered" with Anastasia

www.amoaphotography.com/of-love-lost...

April 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

The Of Love Lost Remembered video of Anastasia will get posted soon!

But for now, here are a couple of images of her on 400tx

#fimphotography #filmportrait #blackandwhite

April 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

With the amazing Wen Li some time ago. Part of my Supernal series.

April 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

From some time ago with Amber.

All shot with film on medium format; too bad I don't remember what the film I used was. This was because I became better at titling images with the film type.

Likely Acros, as that's my favorite BW film.

#filmportrait #bwportrait #blackandwhwite #acros

A black and white image of a woman next to a window with her eyes closed,feeling the wind on her face

A black and white image of a woman staring at the camera whilst next to a window

A black and white image of a woman contemplating life as she looks out a window.

April 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Continuing. to relive some of my older images. Just a way to think about how I've improved, what I could learn from my past, and think about what I want to do in the future. With the amazing Amber Sharp.

#blackandwhite #bwportrait #nature

April 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Amoa

@amoakk.bsky.social

Been going through a lot of my old work recently ... here's Lisa Jupiter looking fly.

I don't think she models anymore, but this was certainly a fun day.